Exercise/Fitness

2/14/2025 |  Amped Fitness Murfreesboro Hosts Grand Opening (SGB UPDATE) Amped Fitness Murfreesboro has opened its doors in Murfreesboro, TN, with decor that speaks to its iconic blue and pink hues. The facility features the latest fitness equipment, personal training and amenities to support members on their fitness journey, with 24/7 access.
“A special thank you to the Rutherford Chamber of Commerce for their support in welcoming us to the community. Their presence at our Grand Opening made this moment even more special, solidifying our place in Murfreesboro as more than just a fitness facility—we’re here to transform the way people train, recover and experience fitness,” said CEO Travis Labazzo.

2/12/2025 |  JetSet Pilates Closes on Strategic Investment from Purchase Capital, LLC (SGB UPDATE) Purchase Capital, LLC has made a strategic investment in Miami-based JetSet Pilates to ensure the long term scalability and growth of the business. Purchase Capital serves as the family office of veteran investor and entrepreneur Nicholas J. Singer and as a sponsor to institutional investors, endowments and foundations.

2/11/2025 |  Nike Is Making New Air Jordan-Inspired Walking Shoes (Footwear News) It goes without saying that Nike, Inc. and Michael Jordan’s Jordan Brand is best known for its basketball footwear. Yet despite having a decades-long hold on hoops, the Jumpman brand has also delved into numerous other sports and categories. In the late 1990s, the label combined running and training shoes with the cult favorite Trunner line. More recently, it’s become one of the hottest on-field brands in both professional baseball and football. One category where the brand has yet to fully plant its flag is in walking shoes — but that will soon change.  

2/11/2025 |  Barre3 Acquires Studio Barre to Expand Female-Owned Business (SGB UPDATE) Barre3 has acquired Studio Barre, the San Diego, CA-based barre brand founded in 2008 by Shannon Higgins. Studio Barre has 11 studios across California, Montana, Rhode Island, and South Carolina that will be rebranded as Barre3.
“When I first envisioned Studio Barre, my dream was to build a space where people could come together, challenge themselves and grow. Above all else, Studio Barre has always been about community —welcoming, supportive and inclusive,” shared Higgins. “Today, that community has found its new home with Barre3. As we embark on this exciting new chapter, I am filled with gratitude and excitement for what’s to come.”

2/10/2025 |  Crunch Franchise to Open in Portsmouth, VA (SGB UPDATE) Crunch Fitness announced that Brian Hibbard, CEO of Fitness Ventures, LLC and the owner and operator of Crunch Fitness locations nationwide, will open a 40,000-square-foot Crunch fitness facility in Portsmouth, VA, in Summer 2025.